Ticks, like bed bugs, are ectoparasites (blood sucking parasites), living by feeding on the blood of mammals and birds. Ticks have a beak-like structure at the front containing the mouthparts. Because they ingest blood, ticks transfer at least twelve diseases that affect humans and other animals. In fact, they are the number one cause of vector-borne diseases in the North America. Here are few facts that arise from the myths about ticks.
1) Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, only the deer and blacklegged ticks do and only 20% of them carry it. Lyme disease is easily treated with antibiotics if detected early enough.
2) Tick traps are effective control methods.
3) Nymph (baby) ticks are more likely to transfer Lime disease because they are very small and easily missed than regular-sized ticks.
4) Ticks do not jump; ticks attach themselves by latching onto a host as they brush past tall grass or low plants.
5) The best method to remove a tick is with a pair of clean, fine-tip tweezers.
6) You will rarely feel a tick bite; they release a mild anesthetic so you don’t notice them.
7) Ticks are not just a summer time issue; they can become active in the winter if the weather warms up.
8) Everyone is at risk for tick bites and Lyme disease.
http://gogreenpestcontrol.ca/the-truth-behind…yths-about-ticks/
gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky BsF CPA
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/truth-behind-myths-ticks-randy-bilesky/?published=t
http://www.delta-optimist.com/opinion/blogs/blog-the-truth-behind-the-myths-about-ticks-1.23328930